Belkin F1PP000GN Skype WIFI Phone

As with the competing Netgear product, this is a nifty toy for the gadget fiend who has plenty of disposable income and doesn't mind limited connectivity options. Others should save their money.

Much less expensive than the comparable Netgear device. Makes fairly clear calls. Supports both WEP and WPA security. Easy to use

Still pricey. On public-access Wi-Fi, works only with the rare, completely open network that requires no browser authentication. Lacks USB-to-PC connectivity. Entering contact info and the like using the phone keypad is cumbersome ; Watch the Skype...

Interesting concept, Can connect to and talk on Skype w/o a computer, Charges via standard USB connection, Interesting concept, Can connect to and talk on Skype w/o a computer, Charges via standard USB connection

Not possible to connect to networks that require a web based authentication, Not Bluetooth enabled, Small screen, A little large by today's standards, Not possible to connect to networks that require a web based authentication, Not Bluetooth enabled,...

This Wi-Fi phone for Skype users works well, but it's not worth the price unless you use the service frequently.

Lightweight; elegant design; simple layout; good connection quality at full signal strength

Reception falters when signal strength weakens; so-so battery life; half-second delay when making phone calls, adjusting volume, changing menus; small screen

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With this Wi-Fi connecting handset, you can almost use Skype VoIP like a mobile phone. You don't need to have a computer connected to the net, or even turned on. All you need is a wireless internet connection and you're away.

Simple and easy to use

Clunky and feels easy to break

The actual set itself feels a bit clunky though. It's styled like an old Sony Ericsson mobile, but is slightly bigger and feels a lot less sturdy. The buttons have a lot of travel and are just asking for pocket lint to fuzz up the contacts. Still, it's...

With this mobile Skype phone from Belkin, you can take it out on theroad, piggybacking from one Wi-Fi hotspot to another and Skype people to your heart's content.

Mobile Skype, Lightweight and simple, Great voice quality

Clunky software, Unresponsive keypad, Poor, small screen

A great idea, and works as advertised, but the phone could be more responsive, have more features and a better build quality.

With this Wi-Fi connecting handset, you can almost use Skype VoIP like a mobile phone. You don't need to have a computer connected to the net, or even turned on. All you need is a wireless internet connection and you're away

Simple and easy to use

Clunky and feels easy to break

Overall a fabulous toy that makes using Skype a doddle

This has one clever plus on the large range of Skype phones, to use this the PC does not need to be turned on. So provided you have a wireless router that's it.

The is 11.5x5x2cm and looks exactly like a chunky mobile phone. The weight is close to 100grams and the rubberised exterior says it could survive the odd drop onto the carpet. Belkin WiFi phone for Skype It has 16 buttons plus the ubiquitous...

Today I am taking a look at the Belkin Wi-Fi phone for Skype... Skype, Skype, Skype, I always sing the praises of Skype. For those of you who do not know, Skype allows you to use your broadband connection to make voice and video calls to other users...

Skype is the biggest player in the VoIP market, and has teamed up with Belkin to create this WiFi VoIP mobile with Skype software built in.

Stylish design, easy to use, can work independently of a Mac, offers cheap international phone calls

Phone quality is so erratic as to make it unusable, limited WiFi access in the UK, The Cloud Ultra Talk service not yet priced

The Macworld team was genuinely excited by news of this product, and have been waiting for weeks to test one. Sadly, it simply doesn't work. As an example of future-tech, the Belkin Wi-Fi Phone is interesting; but as a viable product to buy it's a no-go.

Belkin is hot on Netgear's heels in providing a Wi-Fi phone that'll let you Skype without sitting at your PC.

Another device to pull Skype off your PC and put it where it ought to be - on a telephone.

Had bought this phone in January 2009 and waited a while before I began using it with Skype. Finally I bought a world subscription and gave it a test drive. The phone unfortunately is worse than a cell phone. The callers either could not hear me or I...

Unfortunately not many

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Steer clear of this product. Major problems with network connectivity. It disconnects every 5 seconds or so. Battery life is terrible. Flash upgrade does not work.

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i bought belkin phones and i was very dissapointed because every 10 mins the call will drop. i dont recommend it. i bought a usb phone and is much better and never had a dropped call since.

very easy to use, wep wpa capable. nice style

bad signal. constantly drops, mostly every 10 mins the call will drop

I live in a one bedroom apartment and the phone looses connection the whole time. Sometimes, it does not ring and I had to run to the computer to answer a call. I returned the belkin I purchased. I would not recommend.

I did not find any strength. It was just too bad

The whole peace is weak

From the moment I opened the box, utilizing the Belkin Skype phone was seamless. I charged the battery, turned it on, synchronized it to my wireless system and it has worked perfectly ever since. The size and design are great. The only problem is the...

Good design, easy to install and operate

Battery life, only the battery life

It's a great concept and design in principal but falls short in reality. The battery life for voice calls is limited to about 1hr. You can only make voice calls on this device: You cannot "text" chat with your Skype buddies. Another warning: It does...

Easy to use, easy to setup. Small and compact: just a candy-bar cellphone. Looks great. Dual voltage 110/220 AC adapter great for Europe/Asia (but only has US plugs)

Mediocre caller volume. Short talktime of around 45min to 1hr between charge. No reset button: need to remove battery to reset. Only has US plugs: need adapter for Europe/Asia. No chat capability

This is a piece of junk. It's a great idea with terrible implementation/execution. Save your money and wait for someone to perfect this type of device, 'cause Belkin sure as heck ain't done it.

it's compact. Relativeley stylish

loses network connection all the time, on an open, unsecured network. Changes IP address by itself. Freezes

I think there are a lot of improvements to be done in this Belkin Wifi phone. I personally would not recommend it. Actually one that I would recommend is the Linksys CIT400. Although I know the Linksys CIT400 is not perfect. I even had to reboot it...

It's a wifi phone

Low volume.(Sometimes I just could hear a thing from the other side of the line.)The wife connection sometimes goes off-line and stay off-line.The people complain of an echo.Terrible battery

Woohoo!!!!! Excellent......unlimited in Canada and US!!!!!! Thank God - that will do me the world of good in the UK!!!!!That's such a weight off my mind!!!!

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This is a phone of the future, sure there might be a few glitch's but all in all its a phone for less then $200 with outgoing calls costing less than $30 a year. And thats unlimited in Canada and US. Heck a few years ago long distance was .50 cents a...

It's a great phone for what it is, there are free wifi spots everywhere, malls, shops, Wal-mart, its flash gordan now

short battery life about 2hrs talk time but the battery's are cheap so quit whinning